Fantine's Plea Lyrics

Empty hands now, what will become (of me)

Torn apart by cruel decree (it's true)

My sweet child, so far away (from sight)

Every night I kneel and pray (with all might)

Love betrayed, a broken vow (it's pain)

Darkness falls upon me now (again)

Factory gates are closed to me (no way)

Where to go, I cannot see (this day)

Have you heard my desperate plea (oh lord)

Is there no one out there for me (i'm lost)

Misery surrounds my soul (so deep)

Taking its relentless toll (can't sleep)

Golden hair, they bid me sell (for bread)

Shame and tears, a living hell (instead)

Smiling face, a fading mask (i wear)

Heavy heart, a painful task (i bear)

Precious teeth, another price (to pay)

Lost my soul in this dark place (i stay)

For my child, I will endure (this fate)

Though my spirit feels unsure (it's late)

Will my darling ever know (my plight)

How far I fell, sinking low (in night)

Every step, a deeper scar (i feel)

Reaching for a distant star (it's real)

Have you heard my desperate plea (oh hear)

Is there no one out there, I fear (so cold)

Misery surrounds my soul (it's true)

Taking its relentless toll (on you)